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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 206,874.80, 310,312.20 and 82,215.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 206,874.80, 310,312.20 and 82,215.80 is: 123,323.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    206,874.80 : 310,312.20 = 82,215.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    206,874.80/310,312.20 = 82,215.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    206,874.80x = 310,312.20 × 82,215.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    206,874.80x = 25,512,565,772.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,512,565,772.76/206,874.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123,323.70

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